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Fascinating Mummies

Fascinating Mummies is an unmissable exhibition of significant treasures from the world famous Egyptology collections of the National Museum of Antiquities in Leiden.

X-ray of mummy

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Canopic chest

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Unwrapping a mummy

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Fascinating Mummies

Open: 11 February - 27 May 2012
Venue: Exhibition Gallery 1, Level 3, National Museum of Scotland
Cost: Members and ArtPass holders free, adults £9, concessions* £7.50, child 5-15 years £6, 0-4 years free, family (2 adults and 2 children) £26
* 60+, students and unemployed with ID, disabled people. Carers of disabled people free.
Booking: Book tickets online or call 0300 123 6789.

This exhibition is free to members - join us!

Members also receive priority access to the exhibition. Go straight to our new exhibition space on Level 3 to show your pass, get your free ticket and gain access to the exhibition.

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Fascinating Mummies: Highlights of the ExhibitionExhibition Highlights book now available in our online shop 

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